Disclaimer: I do not own How to Train Your Dragon and do not own any of the character. Halla and Ash are based on character from the movie, but have been modified for my story

Since it is my first fanfiction reviews would be nice thanks enjoy

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I'm sorry that its been awhile I will try to update more often, but with AP tests and graduation coming up I'm not sure how long it will be

Halla's point of view:

When I got home I was exhausted. All I wanted to do was crawl into bed and fall asleep, but when I got home and entered my room the wrapped presents were in the way. 'Uh I just want to sleep…but there is no way that I'll be able to sleep until I know what's in these boxes.'

I quickly changed into my night clothes, which just happened to be a night gown…shocking.

After changing I crawled on top of my bed being carful of the boxes and my rag doll bunny. The picture with the mystery women, sitting on my desk.

I placed one of the boxes in my lap that appeared to be the oldest. The paper was faded so I thick at one time it was a dark purple. Parts of the corners were torn that the box's corners were actually peaking through. The box was small bigger in height rather than length. Not having any more patients I ripped the paper off. The paper literally fell off with the simplest of touches. Although the paper was easy to tear off the box seemed to be completely secured. It took awhile to tear the box open, but after a few tugs it finally opened.

Inside the box was tissue paper and on top of it was a letter. My name printed on the front in a beautiful cursive writing. 'So these boxes are for me…but who are they from' I thought, opening the letter carefully.

Dear Halla,

Happy eighth birthday honey. I hope you are doing well and not causing to much trouble for your father and Gobber. I wish I could see you right now standing on you tippy toes as you try to blow out the candles on your cake or can you finally reach the table now? I miss you sweetie. I wish I could be there for you know, but unfortunately I am stuck in a trading country as my boat is being repaired. I hope you get everything you want for your birthday…if not I hope that this helps brighten your day. I love you and want you to know that I will always love you just like your mother did. Happy Birthday kiddo.

Love Auntie

'Auntie …I have an Aunt. When did this happen?' all sorts of questions were going through my head as I just tried to comprehend this letter. 'More importantly why did Stoic hide this from me.' I placed the letter on my night stand and started to look through the box. Inside was a book it kind of looked like my brown journal except it wasn't leather and it was purple. I opened the book and inside was printed "FOR HALLA"S EYES ONLY." After flipping through some of the pages I realized that it was a journal, but it also had designs inside of it. I flipped to the first page and it was still in the same writing as the letter.

Halla I remember when we would go down into the cove with your mother, you would try to climb the rock wall always wanting to go higher and higher. I traveled to a place where the people do actually climb mountains, they have these animals called monkeys that they watch and mimic. These people are amazing they climb just like monkeys, however before they become monkeys they are first beginners and have devises that make climbing safe. I have watched them and have tried to draw and describe their tools so that hopefully with Gobber's help you can make these.

Inside the book were pictures and directions on how to make a harness out of rope, how to make clips that are suppose to hook into the wall to secure you, but most importantly how to climb a wall with just myself, a rope, and some metal clips that thanks to this book I could probably make in Gobber's shop by myself. 'This book is amazing.' Not only did it have equipment, but it also had tips and drawings of maneuvers. However this book didn't just have drawings of rock climber it had drawings of animals and land with names that I could not pronounce. The book had so many random facts and so many interesting items I could not place the book down. I just had to read it all. It wasn't until I finally reached the end of the book that I noticed that that something was hanging off the back cover.

'These boxes are just filled with surprises aren't they?' It was a gold chain that had a monkey hanging on the chain with one hand wrapping around the chain and the other carrying a small green gemstone. 'Its beautiful' I thought, picking up the necklace before placing it over my head. I couldn't stop the smile that was spreading on my face as I kept reading my book.

After making sure that I had memorized the book cover to cover I placed it on my nightstand and picked up another present. This box was larger in length, but short in height. The paper was sky blue and seemed to be the newest of the boxes. I tore off the paper and like last time there was a letter attached.

Dear Halla,

I am so sorry that it has been years since we have last meet. I can't believe you are turning 13 I remember when you were just a little girl following your mom and I like a shadow. I am sorry that I have not visited you. The world beyond Berk is amazing, addicting really. One day I will return to Berk and we can catch up on everything that I have missed in your life. Maybe if you want you can come with me just like we had talked about when you were little. I'd be more than happy to take you with me. Just you and me …and my shipmates of course.

Halla I just know that you have grown up to be a wonderful young lady just like your mother would have wanted you to be. I also know that Stoic would probably baby you a lot, so I hope this makes you feel a little bit more grown up. Hope you like it.

Auntie

P.S. I will come back to Berk soon so just please wait a little bit longer, than you can yell at me all you'd like for being gone so long.

'How can I yell at someone I don't know?' I thought placing the letter on my bed. 'Why did she leave in the first place?' I thought, as I lifted the lid in the box and removed the tissue paper, that when I releazied that this box had clothes in it. 'Why couldn't I have opened this box earlier.' I thought lifting up an emerald green top.

The shirt was soft a material that felt familiar, but I couldn't place where. Either way it was nice to touch. It had long sleeves with gold coloring around the cuffs, bottom of the shirt, and the modest v-neck. Also there was a skirt that didn't even reach my knees, it was a dark chestnut brown that had a lighter color on the tips. 'The skirt is kind of short to be running around in Berk weather.' That was until I saw the black stockings that were meant to go under it. 'This outfit is amazing' and like any girl my age I wasted no time trying it on.

The out fit was amazing although it was meant for me last year it was still a bit to big. 'I suppose she figured I wouldn't be a talking fish bone' I thought, as I place my own belt around the skirt and my fur vest over the green top. It was amazing, I looked older less like a little kid. 'I wonder what the other teens would say when they catch me wearing this' I thought, fiddling with the gold chain that was still around my neck. I sighed and laid back down on my bed now playing with the monkey on the chain. 'Auntie obviously cares about me. I means she has gotten me gifts since I was eight…so why didn't Stoic ever tell me about her or give me her gifts. Why was he trying to hide someone that cares about me?' I don't know how long I sat there trying to figure out all these questions. I just knew one thing all these mysteries were really starting to give me a headache, 'It seems my life is getting a lot more questions than answers now a days.'

I don't know when I fell asleep or for how long I was asleep, but I knew that everything was going to change not only for me, but for everybody.